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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Single Market. Under the banner “Together for new growth”, a week-long series of events across the EU, from 15 to 20 October 2012, will give an opportunity to policy-makers and citizens to discuss the achievements and challenges of the single market and come up with new ideas.… » read more

European Stability Mechanism Bailout fund and Outright Monetary Transactions set a new ground for EU weak countries to relieve their economies while taming international speculation, at least for some time. Access to OMT, managed by the European Central Bank, is conditional to strict and precise rules based on the fiscal pact plus a bit to… » read more

Commentary by Elio Pennisi about the “hoped for” Economy and Politics of Europe with emphasis on the European Union and the individual Countries.

About: Wishing on Europe

Elio PENNISI: A techno-economist, after three decades’ experience in the field of Applied Economics, having worked for international institutions, I regard Europe as my Country of residence, well aware of the strengths and weaknesses characterizing each Nation. My motto? Intertwining strengths is the only way to minimize weaknesses. Also, supporter of the “Third Culture Club” and member of European Humanist Associations.